Parap NT

Postcode 0820 · Darwin LGA

Parap is a smaller suburb in Northern Territory within the Darwin local government area (postcode 0820). With a population of 2,819, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 36. Households earn a median income of $116K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Parap is $945,000, having surged 14.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $365,000 (+12.3% YoY). The median weekly rent is $415 (Census 2021). This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,232.

Parap is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1066, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 12 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Parap offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($945K/$711K), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 8.1x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +14.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$945K/$711K Above Median
Affordability8.1x Moderate
Price Momentum+14.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$72,518
Mean Income$85,653
Earners2,156
YoY Change-5.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education10/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$945K
14.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$365K
12.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$415
POPULATION
2,819
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age36
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$2,231
Personal Income /wk$1281
Mortgage /mth$2,232
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1066
Total Students405
Government1
Parap Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1066
Data: 2024